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Charlton Heston - aged 25 - as Mark Antony in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar independent (16 mm) film adaptation 1949-1950 (20 years before his well know Mark Antony - Julius Caesar directed by Stuart Burge - also available on Shakespeare Network - link below).
The first film version of the play with sound, it was produced and directed by David Bradley using actors from the Chicago area. Heston, who had known Bradley since his youth, and who was establishing himself in television and theater in New York City, portrayed Mark Antony. He was the only paid cast member. Bradley himself played Brutus, and Harold Tasker had the title role. Bradley recruited drama students from his alma mater Northwestern University for bit parts and extras, one of whom was future star Jeffrey Hunter, who studied alongside Heston at Northwestern.
Watch Heston's 1970 Julius Caesar always as Mark Antony - available on SN: Julius Caesar - John Gielgud - Charlton Heston - Jason Robards - Shakespeare - 1970 - Remastered 4K - youtu.be/qjG_Huf7tZw
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CAST
Charlton Heston as Mark Antony
David Bradley as Brutus
Harold Tasker as Julius Caesar
Bob Holt as Octavius Caesar
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Screen Adaptation - Co-Production : MISANTHROPOS – Official Website - misanthropos.net
Adapted by Maximianno Cobra, from Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens", the film exposes the timeless challenge of social hypocrisy, disillusion and annihilation against the poetics of friendship, love, and beauty.
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Charlton Heston - aged 25 - as Mark Antony in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar independent (16 mm) film adaptation 1949-1950 (20 years before his well know Mark Antony - Julius Caesar directed by Stuart Burge - also available on Shakespeare Network - link below).
The first film version of the play with sound, it was produced and directed by David Bradley using actors from the Chicago area. Heston, who had known Bradley since his youth, and who was establishing himself in television and theater in New York City, portrayed Mark Antony. He was the only paid cast member. Bradley himself played Brutus, and Harold Tasker had the title role. Bradley recruited drama students from his alma mater Northwestern University for bit parts and extras, one of whom was future star Jeffrey Hunter, who studied alongside Heston at Northwestern.
Watch Heston's 1970 Julius Caesar always as Mark Antony - available on SN: Julius Caesar - John Gielgud - Charlton Heston - Jason Robards - Shakespeare - 1970 - Remastered 4K - youtu.be/qjG_Huf7tZw
Please consider subscribing to our channel for More Insights: youtube.com/user/ShakespeareNetwork?sub_confirmation=1
CAST
Charlton Heston as Mark Antony
David Bradley as Brutus
Harold Tasker as Julius Caesar
Bob Holt as Octavius Caesar
_______________________________
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN - Shakespeare Network Website and YouTube Channel:
Donate with PayPal today
_______________________________
Read the unabridged plays online: shakespearenetwork.net/works/plays
Screen Adaptation - Co-Production : MISANTHROPOS – Official Website - misanthropos.net
Adapted by Maximianno Cobra, from Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens", the film exposes the timeless challenge of social hypocrisy, disillusion and annihilation against the poetics of friendship, love, and beauty.
Why Donate?
Donations to Shakespeare Network help sustain free knowledge and educational programs on Shakespeare Network and our ecosystem of Shakespeare Network projects. Your contributions ensure these resources remain accessible and valuable for all. Thank you.
25% Direct support to website:
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25% Administration and governance:
We manage funds and resources responsibly to recruit and support skilled, passionate staff who advance our communities and values.
Our operating budget:
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Board approval.
50% Direct support to communities:
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